Town of East Lyme Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
The Town of East Lyme Tax Collector handles municipal tax billing and collection for East Lyme, including real estate, personal property and motor vehicle taxes. Use this page to find the official payment route, understand the July and January billing cycle, check payment fees, locate the office and deal with a delinquent balance or DMV registration hold.
TaxCollectors.org is an independent information website. Payments and account changes should be completed with the Town of East Lyme or its authorized payment service.
Christine Dixon
108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357
860-739-6931
28.95 mills for FY 2026–27
July 1 and January 1, depending on bill type
How to pay an East Lyme tax bill
The Town of East Lyme provides an online tax-payment route from its Tax Collector page. The payment service can be used to view bills and make electronic payments. If you prefer to pay at Town Hall, the Tax Collector counter also accepts qualifying payment methods.
Use the East Lyme Tax Collector payment page rather than a search-engine advertisement or an unrelated payment site.
Confirm the taxpayer, property or vehicle information and review any prior balance before submitting money.
Electronic checks, debit cards and credit cards have different service fees. Review the displayed total before authorizing payment.
East Lyme online and counter payment fees
The Town currently lists the same electronic payment fee structure for its online service and Tax Collector counter. Because payment vendors and fee schedules can change, verify the amount shown immediately before submitting a transaction.
| Payment method | Listed fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic check | $2.00 flat fee | Useful when paying directly from a bank account. |
| Debit card | $3.50 flat fee | Check the final payment screen before submitting. |
| Credit card | 2.5% of the transaction, $2.00 minimum | The Town lists American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover for online payments. |
East Lyme property tax due dates and grace periods
For the 2025 Grand List covering fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, East Lyme lists a mill rate of 28.95. Real estate first-half bills, qualifying personal-property first-half bills and motor vehicle taxes are due July 1. The Town lists a grace period through August 1.
Second-half real estate payments, second-half personal-property payments over $100 and supplemental motor vehicle bills are due January 1, with a grace period through February 1.
| Bill | Due | Grace period |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate — first half | July 1 | Through August 1 |
| Personal property — first half if over $100 | July 1 | Through August 1 |
| Motor vehicle | July 1 | Through August 1 |
| Real estate — second half | January 1 | Through February 1 |
| Personal property — second half if applicable | January 1 | Through February 1 |
| Supplemental motor vehicle | January 1 | Through February 1 |
Town of East Lyme Tax Collector office address and hours
108 Pennsylvania Avenue
Niantic, CT 06357
The Connecticut municipal Tax Collector directory also lists Christine Dixon as East Lyme’s elected Tax Collector.
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
Confirm current hours with the Town, especially around legal holidays, tax due dates or unusual municipal closures.
How to check East Lyme tax payment history
East Lyme provides a separate tax-history search that can help taxpayers review payments posted during the available calendar year. The search supports fields such as last name or company name, address or motor-vehicle description, and list number.
The tax-history service warns that online information should be verified against the taxpayer’s own records. For income-tax questions, use a qualified tax professional or the IRS rather than assuming a municipal payment-history screen determines federal deductibility.
What to do if an East Lyme tax bill is blocking a DMV transaction
East Lyme publishes specific timing rules for removing a DMV hold caused by delinquent taxes. If you need an immediate release, the Town says the delinquent bill must be paid in the office using cash or a bank check.
| Payment method | Town-listed hold period | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Immediate release | For taxpayers needing the fastest Town-listed release. |
| Credit card | 3-day hold | Do not assume an online card payment will clear a DMV block instantly. |
| Check | 10-day hold | Allow extra time before attempting the DMV transaction. |
Delinquent East Lyme taxes and TaxServ accounts
The Town of East Lyme contracts with TaxServ Capital Services for collection of some delinquent motor vehicle, personal property, water/sewer and real estate taxes. If you receive a TaxServ letter, the Town directs you to contact TaxServ about that account rather than trying to arrange the collection matter through the Tax Collector or Assessor.
860-727-1080
Tax Collector or Assessor: which East Lyme office do you need?
The Tax Collector and Assessor handle different parts of the property-tax process. The Tax Collector generally deals with bills, payments, balances, delinquency and payment history. The Assessor is responsible for discovering and listing taxable real estate and personal property and administers assessment-related exemption and relief programs.
| Your question | Start with |
|---|---|
| How much tax do I currently owe? | Tax Collector |
| Was my payment posted? | Tax Collector |
| Why is my assessed value incorrect? | Assessor |
| Can I apply for an elderly, disabled or veteran assessment benefit? | Assessor |
| I have a delinquent account or lien balance. | Tax Collector, or TaxServ if the account was transferred there |
| I disposed of a vehicle and believe the assessment needs adjustment. | Assessor |
Before you submit an East Lyme tax payment
If the payment does not appear immediately
The East Lyme WebTax service notes that online payments can take up to two business days to appear in the data. Do not assume a transaction failed solely because it is not visible immediately after payment. Check your confirmation first and contact the Tax Collector if the payment still does not appear after the expected posting period.
East Lyme Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Town of East Lyme Tax Collector office?
The office is at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357.
Who is the East Lyme Tax Collector?
Current Town and Connecticut municipal records identify Christine Dixon as the Town of East Lyme Tax Collector.
Can I pay East Lyme property taxes online?
Yes. The Town provides an online tax-payment link from its Tax Payments & Tax History page. Electronic check, debit card and major credit-card options are listed.
What fee does East Lyme charge for online tax payments?
The Town currently lists a $2.00 flat fee for electronic checks, a $3.50 flat fee for debit cards and 2.5% of the transaction with a $2.00 minimum for credit cards.
When are East Lyme property taxes due?
For the 2025 Grand List, the Town lists first-half real estate and qualifying personal-property payments as due July 1, with a grace period through August 1. Second-half payments are due January 1, with a grace period through February 1. Motor vehicle and supplemental motor vehicle schedules depend on the bill type.
What is the East Lyme mill rate for the 2025 Grand List?
The Town lists a mill rate of 28.95 for the 2025 Grand List, covering fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
How do I get an East Lyme DMV tax hold removed quickly?
The Town says an immediate release requires payment of the delinquent tax bill in the office by cash or bank check. It lists a three-day hold for credit-card payments and a ten-day hold for check payments.
What if TaxServ sent me a delinquent-tax letter?
East Lyme instructs taxpayers whose accounts have been assigned to TaxServ to contact TaxServ directly about the collection account. The Town lists TaxServ’s telephone number as 860-724-9100.
Should I contact the Tax Collector about my property assessment?
Usually no. Assessment values, taxable-property listings and many exemption programs are handled by the East Lyme Assessor. The Tax Collector handles the resulting bills, payments and collection activity.
East Lyme tax resources
Town instructions for viewing bills, payment methods, fees, DMV holds and delinquent TaxServ accounts.
Open Town resourceTown page showing the 2025 Grand List rate, FY 2026–27 coverage and published installment dates.
Check East Lyme mill rateSearch payment records using available taxpayer, address or list-number fields.
Open tax historyUse the Assessor for assessment values, taxable-property records and qualifying exemption or relief programs.
Open Assessor page
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